How to Do Improper Fractions?

An improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator

To make an improper fraction, choose a denominator

Multiply the whole number by the denominator

Add the numerator

Keep the same denominator

Write the result as a fraction

To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, use the same steps

To simplify an improper fraction, divide numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor

To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator

Write the quotient as the whole number

Write the remainder over the original denominator

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